Players from across the nation love playing our tournaments here in Akron, Ohio. Why? Because of the format. (7 players per round robin group with the top 4 advancing from each group.) Why is this format better? Because you always have a fighting chance to win. We realize if you fly from Texas or California, you might have a rough start when your opponent gets 2 edge balls at 9-9. Instead of being eliminated from the group and waiting 6 hours for your next event, our format allows you to continue competing and still have a chance at the title. Players come to our tournaments because this format is more inviting and leave our tournament satisfied that they played 6-9 matches per event! We would love to have you come Feb 16-17 to our major USATT tournament.